Khyber Pakhtunkhwa & Gilgit-Baltistan BorderElevation: 3,734m
Shandur Pass (3,734m)
The Roof of the World and highest polo field on the planet
Overview & Terrain
Shandur Pass sits at 3,734 meters atop an immense grassy plateau between Chitral and Gilgit. It is world-famous for the annual Shandur Polo Festival where traditional freestyle mountain polo is played without modern rules, surrounded by snow peaks and pristine lakes.
Key Geographic & Cultural Highlights
Riding across the sweeping high plateau of Shandur Lake
The historic natural mountain polo arena
Wild camping and remote guesthouses under starlit skies
Spectacular transition from the Hindukush into the Ghizer Valley
Road Surface & Riding Conditions
Destination Specs
Region:Khyber Pakhtunkhwa & Gilgit-Baltistan Border
Altitude:3,734m
Best Season:June to September